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Highest-paid NFL players on Forbes' 2013 list

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If you take strict salaries, the latest Forbes Magazine list of the world's top 100 highest-paid athletes would contain many NFL names. But what makes this list interesting is that Forbes includes endorsement money, placing athletes with more international appeal higher.

Here's a look at all the NFL players to make the list.

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5. Drew Brees

Total Earnings: $51 million
Salary/winnings: $40 million
Endorsements: $11 million
(Forbes.com)

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6. Aaron Rodgers

Total Earnings: $49 million
Salary/winnings: $43 million
Endorsements: $6 million
(Forbes.com)

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11. Tom Brady

Total Earnings: $38.3 million
Salary/winnings: $31.3 million
Endorsements: $7 million
(Forbes.com)

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13. Joe Flacco

Total Earnings: $36.8 million
Salary/winnings: $35.9 million
Endorsements: $850,000
(Forbes.com)

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19. Peyton Manning

Total Earnings: $30 million
Salary/winnings: $18 million
Endorsements: $12 million
(Forbes.com)